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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,758.66, 17,638.53 and 2,993.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,758.66, 17,638.53 and 2,993.65 is: 4,490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,758.66 : 17,638.53 = 2,993.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,758.66/17,638.53 = 2,993.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,758.66x = 17,638.53 × 2,993.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,758.66x = 52,803,585.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,803,585.33/11,758.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.61

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